Hawaii CE Live Event: Invisalign for Growing Patients

Description

Date: March 16–20, 2025

Location: Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai, Hawaii

Investment: $5900

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Four Seasons Resort in Hualalai, Hawaii, this course offers 16 hours of PACE/AGD-accredited continuing education, specifically designed for treating growing patients with Invisalign. 

Led by renowned experts Dr. Michael R. Ricupito, Dr. Michael E. Ricupito, and Dr. Terry Codington, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to successfully treat young patients and expand your practice’s offerings.

This is an essential opportunity for practitioners who want to expand their expertise in pediatric orthodontics and grow their practice by offering advanced, patient-focused Invisalign treatments. The serene setting of the Four Seasons Resort in Hualalai provides the perfect environment for learning, networking, and relaxation.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Case for Invisalign in Growing Patients: Understand the benefits of treating growing patients with Invisalign and how to integrate aligner therapy into your practice.
• Latest Invisalign Technology: Stay updated with the latest tools and techniques to enhance your Invisalign treatment outcomes.
• Orthodontic Case Finishing: Learn proper techniques for achieving ideal occlusion and esthetic outcomes in growing patients.
• Attachment Reviews and Aligner Biomechanics: Grasp the effective use of attachments and aligner biomechanics in guiding young patients’ dental development.
• Growth and Development Considerations: Gain insights into how growth and development impact Invisalign treatment and how to plan accordingly.
• Lateral Cephalometric Analysis: Understand the role of cephalometric analysis in planning treatments for growing patients.
• In-Depth Case Reviews: Explore a variety of case types, including:
• Teen Class 1 Malocclusions
• Teen Anterior Open Bite
• Teen Class 3 Bolton Excess
• Teen Deep Bite and Class 2 Malocclusions
• Gummy Smile Cases
• Unilateral Class 2 Malocclusions
• Class 3 Skeletal Cases
• TMD Management in Teen Patients
• Invisalign First Cases
• Invisalign Palatal Expander Techniques
• Teen Pre-restorative Invisalign
• Teen TMD Management
• Laser Gingivectomy for Teens
• Management of Erupting Canines
• Elastics Use in Teen Cases
• Invisalign Strategies for Impacted Teeth
• 3D Printed Mixed Transition Retainers

Practical Applications: Learn how to apply these concepts with practical tips for managing cases, refining treatment plans, and using technology like 3D printing.

Interactive Q&A: Engage in an open discussion with experts on treating growing patients with Invisalign.

Dr. Michael R. Ricupito, DDS, MS

Dr. Michael R. Ricupito has years of achievements in his longtime career of being an orthodontist. A graduate of the UOP Dugoni School of Dentistry and the UCLA School of Dentistry’s Orthodontics program, Dr. Ricupito is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He has served as the Past President of the California Association of Orthodontics and is an esteemed faculty member, holding positions as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthodontics at the UOP School of Dentistry and an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF School of Dentistry. Dr. Michael R. Ricupito is also a consultant for the California Dental Board, contributing his extensive knowledge and experience to the field.

Dr. Michael E. Ricupito DDS

Dr. Michael E. Ricupito is already an accomplished Dentist, having recently graduated as Valedictorian from the UOP Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2023, where he finished first in a class of 141 students. He is currently further honing his Orthodontic expertise in the UCSF Post Graduate Orthodontics Program, where he currently serves as a 2nd year Chief Resident in the Department of Orthodontics. Dr. Ricupito has been recognized for his research, earning the 2022 Research Award from the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, contributing to the advancement of orthodontic care.

Dr. Terry Codington, DDS

Dr. Terry Codington is a renowned GP Dentist who currently focuses all his clinical time doing Orthodontics using the Invisalign system. He holds a DDS degree from the UOP Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He treats patients with Invisalign in his private practice, Aloha Dental Group, in Silicon Valley, CA, and also provides Invisalign care for patients at SmileWorld Orthodontics, a group practice, in the Hawaiian Islands and at another Group Practice- Kona Smile Co. As an 8 year Global Faculty member and KOL for Align Technology, Dr. Codington is a N American leader in Invisalign education. He co-founded The AIR Chats and The AIR Institute, and mentors and teaches thousands of GP Dentists throughout N. America each year. Dr Codington also founded the Align Hybrid DSO Invisalign Group – Clearly Next Level, which is an elite GP education group based on educating GP’s who are interested in perfecting their comprehensive orthodontic clinical skill set using the Invisalign system of clear aligner therapy. Dr Codington is constantly demonstrating his commitment to advancing Invisalign GP education by teaching thousands of Dentists every year all over N. America.